Alt-J continues to dissolve their competition - The Chart Show - July 2, 2013

Guitarist Gwil Sainsbury of Alt-J in The Current studio.
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Alt-J may never headline a huge festival like last weekend's Glastonbury in the UK, but they held off all-comers again to remain #1 on The Current's chart. Reports from the biggest festival of the year suggested their airy, intricate songs got lost in the field, but then apparently paled in comparison to The Rolling Stones! Rumours swirled that Daft Punk might show up to the festival, but they didn't even join their buddy Nile Rodgers for a cameo appearance.

Good to see the Glastonbury's headliner Mumford and Sons back in action. They'll be joined by our highest new entry this week Vampire Weekend for a massive gig July 6 at the new Olympic Stadium in London.

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